Date a soulmate from California, United States. I have been devorced a couple of times. I am a romantic.My highest postion in work that I have held is Manager. I have four children that all live in California. Three that speak to me and one that doesn't I also have three step Children all of who are not speaking to me at this time and I don't see that changing. I have a total of ten Grandchildren 4 Boys and 6 Girls. One of the girls I have never met. I am looking for someone who is fun to be with and enjoys day trips and cuddling and kissing. Is not afraid of going to bed with someone after knowing them for 2 or 3 months. But who doesn't expect instant romance. I have had Bypass surgery in the last 13 weeks but am able to drive anywhere I want. Would like someone who can drive if the distant is over 300 miles one way. I like childrenand try to see my Grand Children as often as I can but not an over abundice of time sharing. Would enjoy someone who also likes to sit at home and read or watch TV. But the TV has to be a secondary hobby. Don't like the TV on all the time.
Meet men and women from United States. I live on a small ranch in the mountains north of L.A. The elevation of my ranch is about 5300 feet, Spring, Summer and Fall are very nice, but the winter is cold, sometimes the temperature drops into the single digits. About a year ago I finished rebuilding my house, attaching the house to the foundation, taking off the old siding put on a new special cement siding. I also put in all new windows and doors, a new mud room, a new closet and a new laundry room, plus lots of good insulation.
I am quite spiritual. I have been reading a variety of spiritual stuff, e.g., The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, by Sogyal Rinpoche; Bagawad Gita; Tao te Ching, by Lao Tsu. The Gita is the hardest to muddle through, but I think that is dependent on the translator.
I am the first person in my family to go to college and this was the result of encouragement from my brother. He started college, but then got married, had children shortly later, and had to start to work to support his family.
After working for an oil company, and for the Dept. of Defense, I went back to get a Ph.D. I interviewed several places and decided the best place for me was back to Berkeley. My university research work was partly in the Geology Dept. and partly in the Chemistry Dept. I was fortunate to get a fellowship in both the Geology Dept. and in the Chemistry Dept. to work under a Nobel laureate, Melvin Calvin. Thus my Ph.D. thesis "Biogeochemistry of Mono Lake …………” crossed the line between Geology and Chemistry, i.e., Geochemistry.
After a Post-Doc at the U.C. (Berkeley) Space Sciences Lab and teaching for a year and a half in the Geology Department filling courses left by faculty on sabbatical leave, I accepted an appointment in the Geology Dept. at UCLA. There I taught and did research for 28 years before retirement.
Just now I am suffering through a rough period, I lost my beloved dog and best friend ( Diego) about a month ago to cancer. I know he is in his next life, and that I will never lose the love that he gave me, but it is hard to think he is gone.
At least this gives you a fair idea of what I have done with a part of my life. My best to you, Ted
Date a soulmate from California, United States. IРІР‚в„ўm not gunna get drunk to please the crowd
I'm not gunna be a slut and sleep around
I'm gunna say what I think and say it loud
I'm gunna say what I believe & I'm gunna stand proud
I'm gunna be me, no matter who I'm around..
Meet men and women from Frazier Park, United States. mmm.........Trying to figure out the best way to sum up who I am and what I'm looking for as honestly and succinctly as possible. I have no desire to misrepresent myself or mislead anyone, in words or photos. So here goes...
Things most important to me (in no specific order):
nature
wild birds and other critters
clean environment
minimizing my impact on the earth
conscious living
protecting nature
music
friends n family
my dog
eating clean and healthy
living in the now
simplicity
the now
a comfy bed
drug-free
alternative thinking
sustainable living
peace and quiet
laughing
freedom
exploring
wandering
I prefer:
moonlight over neon lights
mountains over highrises
activity over TV
raw food over processed food
herbal tea over coffee
water over alcohol
peace over war
calmness over adrenaline
one-on-one over parties
canvas over paper or plastic
quality over quantity
function over fashion
sandstone over diamonds
glass over plastic
walking or bicycling over driving
bare feet over high heels
birds singing over alarm clocks
quiet meditation over church
responsibility over blame
consciousness over herd mentality
wildflowers over roses
vegetable gardens over lawns
forests over freeways
What I'm looking for in a partner:
a sense of humor (very important)
honesty (very important)
an equal
a pal
a confidante
a fellow adventurer
a free spirit
a conscious consumer
playfulness
intelligence
mindfulness
flexible (I don't mean physically)
willing and able to travel
spontaneousness
easy-going attitude
drama free
resourcefulness
child-free
environmentally conscious and considerate
kindness
Things I cannot tolerate:
drugs
drama
Vegas
cigarettes
self-centeredness
dishonesty
egotism
TV addicts
materialism
wastefulness
meaness
over consumption
pollution
mindlessness
jealousy
shopping malls
possessiveness
clingyness
So for now I'm just looking to meet someone new and interesting that falls somewhere in the realm of the preceding lists. Let's start slow. Go for a hike, listen to live music, play some board games. Just hang out and have fun and see where it leads us. One day at a time. No pressures, no obligations, no drama. If we never advance beyond the first date, or the second date, or beyond friends then that's okay. No harm done. We will have shared a moment of time and hopefully learned something new. Or, if we wake up one morning and find that we have shared a series of moments that added up to the rest of our lives on this planet, well that would be okay too.
A favorite quote: "Any activity which is not grounded in 'to love' or 'to learn' is a waste of time" ---- Anne Rice
Please don't bother contacting me if you have children under the age of 18, or if you want children. Or if you consume copious amounts of alcohol and/or drugs.
Thanks.
BTW, I'm not the pain-in-the-arss , as my username implies. but picking a username was....
Okay, how about another list (why not. they're easy and fast).......
Miscellaneous things you should know :
I've had a tubal ligation (now do you see that I'm serious when I say no kids)
I can be stubborn at times (comes with old age I think)
I'm pretty independent (but I'm not a fem-nazi, and I do like chivalry)
I'm self-employed, so I have considerable flexibility
I'm not perfect (so you don't have to be either)
I've never been unfaithful
I don't have a TV (so if you talk about TV shows I will probably have a blank look on my face)
I wear many hats (literally and figuratively. No, this doesn't mean I'm schizophrenic. It just means I'm very well rounded. I can be a carpenter, musician, gardener, scientist, artist, athlete, cook, counselor, computer geek, plumber, lazy bum....... What ever the situation calls for....)
Date someone special from Frazier Park, United States. I like a man who can take the lead in a relationship, make plans for the weekends, have intelligence to engage in interesting conversation.My social life isn't too great. Just don't know any people who like to go out and adventure. I'm looking for serious relationship, and wiuldn't mind partner with children. I like the beach, the mountains, the rain, and snow.I like good books, prefer autobiography, biography, gardening, self-help, religious.
Meet people from California, United States. Hello, thanks for stopping to read my profile.
I am a nice and healthy individual with passions for living. Looking for a fine man who practices organic living and is healthy without medical conditions. A confident man who loves me as a health nut.
Looking forward to chating with you.
Date men and women from California, United States. Hey there...
I am a cute, spontaneous, fun, and easy-going lady with an adventurous spirit and a positive attitude. Sassy but kind, I am smart, creative, a bit shy, supportive, generous and giving.
I prefer my cookies chewy, my cars compact, and my men energetic. Looking for a man who is joyful, playful, affectionate, patient and honest; someone decisive, willing to connect. Extra points given for experienced caber tossing and jokes that are actually funny. Spontaneity is a must. Will put out for a PhD; others may take a bit longer ;-)
Deal breakers are motorcyclists, hunters, republicans, dwarf tossers or anyone with dimples deeper than mine.
Meet men and women from California, United States. Ok, now for the fun part, yeah, right, describing myself. I live in greater Frazier Park and work in Valencia. Really enjoy what I do and at this point in time I'm glad that when I retire will be my decision and not my employer's. My work day begins at 6AM. I know that there are some really great TV programs and if I only could stay awake, I, too, could converse about them. I mainly watch CNN (especially their Sunday morning shows), TLC (love Mystery Diagnosis) and I do record 2 and a half men.
When not commuting I find that I'm always reading several books (James Patterson, Tom Clancy to name a few), trying to garden and maybe even cook. Let's face it, cooking is more fun when you do it together. I am reading a couple of books on beginning bridge; it's the only game I want to play.
Did I mention that I have a great sense of humor? What else? I am a liberal in both politics and religion. As long as you vote, it's ok to disagree.
I am looking for my last life's companiion. White horse optional.
Date people from United States. LOOKING TO CHAT/EMAIL SERIOUS INDIVIDUALS, SENIORS PREFERRED, AS FRIENDS OR PEN PAL. I'M FEMALE, AGE 57, I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA. LOVE TO DO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, DANCING, FISHING, BOATING, AND ETC. I'M DIVORCED, I HAVE TWO BOYS OVER AGE 21 NOT LIVING AT HOME. I HAVE 2 DOGS-POODLES, AND 2 CATS. ENJOY MY SPARE TIME PLAYING ON THE COMPUTER.